UTPB Roundup for Sept. 24

Published 8:12 pm, Friday, September 23, 2011

MEN’S SOCCER FALLS TO

NO. 12 MIDWESTERN STATE

ODESSA — It took a while for Midwestern State to get a goal on the board, but once it did, the flood gates opened as the No. 12 Mustangs took a 5-0 victory over The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.

Chris Dwyer recorded a hat-trick by scoring the second, third and fourth goals on the night as Midwestern State improved to 5-1 on the season.

Odessa Permian grad David Freeland broke a scoreless tie at the 30:37 mark when he received a through pass from B.A. Catney for his first score of the season.

The Falcons fell to 2-5 on the season and will return to action next Friday when they host St. Mary’s at 4 p.m. on the UTPB Soccer Field.

WOMEN’S TENNIS TEAM FALLS IN HOME OPENER

ODESSA — The University of Texas of the Permian Basin women’s tennis team played a home match for the first time as an NCAA member, but fell to New Mexico Military Institute 6-1.

Bailey Slater, playing at No. 4 singles, picked up the lone victory for the Falcons, taking a 6-2, 2-6, 10-3 win over Alyssa Hawkins.

MEN’S TENNIS SWEEPS

SUL ROSS

ODESSA -- Playing its first-ever match as an NCAA team, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin opened its season in fine fashion as the Falcons took a 7-0 sweep over Sul Ross.